Being physically active helps us feel good, sleep better, lifts our mood, reduces anxiety and lowers blood pressure. Long-term, physical activity can boost brain, heart and bone health. When we head outdoors to work out, studies show that physical activity outdoors lowers the body’s blood pressure and heart rate.
February is American Heart Month. This is a good time to understand your risk for heart disease and take steps toward better heart health.
Roughly half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease: High blood pressure, high cholesterol or smoking.
With two young children, our family likes to go outside and play in the snow. We usually build snow forts because my husband is an expert! While sledding is fun too, our kiddos aren’t quite ready for Mankato’s bigger hills yet.
Winter weather is here. When it gets brutally cold, it’s important to take precautions against frostbite. When wind chills dip to -15 F or lower, you can get frostbite in 30 minutes or less. Follow these tips from the CDC to stay safe.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been waiting all year for this. Sweaters, movies, hot cocoa, and best of all, endless bowls of chili! It warms my heart (and stomach) just thinking about it. This meal can be prepared in the slow-cooker or on the stove. Regardless, the end result will be a nutritious, … Continued
As the holidays approach each year, a number of common themes surface in therapy. Some people look forward to spending time with loved ones or decking out their house in seasonal décor. But for many, holidays are associated with feeling overwhelmed, tense, or sad.
One of the best ways to promote good health this winter is to get seasonal vaccines to help protect you and your family from flu and COVID. Not only do these vaccines help keep you healthy, but they help protect others who are at high risk for severe illness from these viruses.
The best toys inspire children to create, imagine and solve problems! It’s also important to make sure the toys are safe. Blocks, dolls, action figures, toy cars and trucks, Thomas the Train, Fisher-Price Little People, puzzles, games and books are all great choices. At my house, we love Melissa & Doug and Hape toys.
The holidays can be a difficult time for couples who are having trouble conceiving a baby. Get-togethers filled with little ones, seeing pregnant friends and family members, even commercials and holiday specials can make couples feel sad or disheartened.
Did you know that diabetes affects nearly 30 million people in the United States? Diabetes impacts the body’s ability to make insulin or use it as well as it should. The result is too much blood sugar remains in the blood. High blood sugar can damage many parts of the body including the feet.